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HOLIDAY CARDS WITH GEL PLATES

Debbi Kreps / Printmaking Studio
Fri 11/15
6-9pm / One Day
$85 / Members: $65

Celebrate the coming of the holidays with a night out! Make beautiful monotype cards without a press using a remarkable product called “Gelli Plate.” By using a combination of paint, soft rubber rollers, color shapers, and stencils, you’ll create unique cards and gift tags perfect for giving to your friends and family.

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CREATING OUR STORIES, ACCORDION STYLE

Sue Caulfield / Studio 2
Tue 11/12-11/26
6:30-9pm / 3 weeks
$135 / Members: $115

This is an opportunity to sample the process of bookmaking, while also telling a part of your story. Students will learn how to make accordion books, using collage and basic printing (stamps, linoleum cuts) to create the content of their book. No previous experience is required.

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FRAMING WORKSHOP

Trevor Grabill / Studio 4
Thu 11/7-11/14
6:30-8:30pm / Two Days
$85 / Members: $65

Learn to make your own simple frames for paintings, prints, and drawings using accessible materials and methods that can be replicated at home! Some basic woodworking skills will be covered as well as tips and tricks for upcycling thrifted frames.

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Winter

DESIGN DRAWING

Deborah Mattson / Studio 4
Wed 1/8-2/12
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$185 / Members: $165

This class is for those who need to learn drawing skills that can be applied to planning and designing projects in sculpture, ceramics, textiles, and other art forms. It will cover surface design, orthographic projections, scaled drawing, and stylized ornamentation. Drawing projects will be geared towards students’ projects in other media; you do not need any previous drawing experience.

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BEGINNING PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(A) Thu 1/9-3/27
1-3:30pm / 12 weeks
$370 / Members: $350

Immerse yourself in a variety of projects designed to teach you the history and practice of printmaking. Students will carve a simple rubber stamp and a linoleum block, learn about intaglio methods by completing drypoint and acid-etched plates, and draw and print a simple plastic lithography plate.

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BEGINNING PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(B) Thu Thu 1/9-3/27
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
$370 / Members: $350

Immerse yourself in a variety of projects designed to teach you the history and practice of printmaking. Students will carve a simple rubber stamp and a linoleum block, learn about intaglio methods by completing drypoint and acid-etched plates, and draw and print a simple plastic lithography plate.

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INTERMEDIATE SCREENPRINTING

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
Tue 1/7-2/11
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

This course explores screenprinting as a fine art medium, emphasizing multiple colors, experimental substrates, and as an element in collage. Students should know basic screenprinting techniques.

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WATERCOLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING

Charles Coates / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Thu 1/9-2/13
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

In this watercolor woodblock class, students will learn to create black-and-white and multi-color print editions using watercolors and traditional Japanese tools and techniques. This timeless process is perfect for making art at home; all materials are non-toxic, prints dry instantly, and clean up is fast and easy. Each class will have a demonstration, individual and group feedback sessions, and studio time.

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MULTI-COLOR WATERCOLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING & CONTINUING STUDY

Charles Coates / Multi-Purpose Classroom
Thu 2/20-3/27
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$215 / Members: $195

This six-week class welcomes both new and returning students. New participants will learn the basics of Japanese woodblock printmaking, creating colorful editions using water-based inks and traditional techniques. Returning students will expand their skills with advanced multi-block printing, key-block pasting for better registration, and paper flattening. All participants will gain hands-on experience in this non-toxic art form, leaving with the ability to create stunning prints in their own studios.

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SIMPLE ACCORDION BOOKS / BOOK ARTS WORKSHOP

Sue Caulfield / Printmaking Studio
Tue 1/7-1/14
2-4:30pm / Two Days
$80 / Members: $60

Learn how to make a simple accordion book that can be used as a journal, photo album, or much more!

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ACCORDION COLLAGE / BOOK ARTS WORKSHOP

Sue Caulfield / Printmaking Studio
Tue 1/28-2/4
2-4:30pm / Two Days
$80 / Members: $60

Use accordion books as a start to creating multi-page collages based on your own interests and imagery.

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BLIZZARD FOLDER WITH ZINES / BOOK ARTS WORKSHOP

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Tue 2/11-2/18
2-4:30pm / Two Days
$80 / Members: $60

Students will make and exchange a small collection of zines and make a simple blizzard folder to store the collection.

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GYOTAKU PRINTS IN A FISHBONE BOOK / BOOK ARTS WORKSHOP

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
Tue 2/25- 3/4
2-4:30pm / Two Days
$80 / Members: $60

Traditional Japanese fish relief printing will be combined with a “Fishbone” book structure.

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FOLDED PHOTO IMAGES / BOOK ARTS WORKSHOP

Deborah Mattson and Mary Whalen / Printmaking Studio
Tue 3/11-3/18
2-4:30pm / Two Days
$80 / Members: $60

Cut-and-fold books with printed photographs of your choice, and decorative paper covers.

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HAIKU LETTERPRESS PRINTING

Katie Platte / Kalamazoo Book Arts Center
Wed 2/5
6:30-9pm / One Day
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Prior to the invention of typewriters, computers, and smartphones, letterpress was the only method to print words onto paper, and today letterpress printing is valued as an art form. In this session, students will learn the basics of setting metal type and apply these skills to hand-set their Haiku in a typeface of their choice. We will spend time learning our way around a print shop (and a California Job Case) and then get to work! After setting and proofing your Haiku, you will make prints on one of our Vandercook presses. At the end of class, participants will put their type away while the prints dry. Note: Participants will be handling lead.

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VALENTINES WITH GEL PLATES

Debbi Kreps / Printmaking Studio
Sat 2/8
12-3pm / One Day
$85 / Members: $65

Get ready for Valentine’s Day with a night out! Make beautiful monotype cards without a press using a remarkable product called “Gelli Plate.” By using a combination of paint, soft rubber rollers, color shapers, and stencils, you’ll create unique cards and gift tags perfect for giving to your friends and family.

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INTERMEDIATE RELIEF PRINTING

Trevor Grabill / Printmaking Studio
Mon 1/6-3/24
6:30-9 pm / 12 weeks
$370 / Members: $350

Take your linocuts and woodcuts to the next level in this class for intermediate block printers. We'll focus on multicolor prints, exploring techniques for layering multiple blocks and single-block reduction prints. Students should be familiar with basic carving and printing techniques.

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POLYMER PHOTOGRAVURE

Laurie Pruitt / Darkroom & Print Studio
Sun 1/19-2/23
1-4pm / 6 weeks
Prerequisite: Alternative Processes or Photoshop experience
$305 / Members: $285

Create an intaglio-etched plate for high-quality images using a polymer-coated plate and digital positive with traditional copperplate gravure. This process produces a beautiful photographic gradation of tones.

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GREENHOUSE CREATIVITY

Taylor Scamehorn & Mary Jo Asmus / River Street Flowerland
Sat 2/22
1 - 4 pm / One Day
$70 / Members: $50

Spend a winter afternoon in the warm atmosphere of a greenhouse bursting with inspiring vegetation, flowering and potted plants, greens, ornamental garden sculptures, and the general ongoing and curious growth in one of Kalamazoo’s outstanding greenhouses. You’ll find inspiration for drawing, painting and/or photographing at River Street Flowerland! Individual instruction will be provided. Bring materials of your choice to work with.

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PRINTMAKING STUDIO

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
1/6-3/28
Variable times / Open Studio Hours / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
$370 / Members: $350

Do you have a special project in mind or just need quality studio time? Printmaking Studio is designed for the experienced, independent artist/printmaker who would like to utilize our well-equipped printmaking studio. Enrollment includes storage and access to equipment during Open Studio Hours. Students must arrange to meet with the instructor the first week to review shop rules and safety. Materials are available for purchase.

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INTRO TO LITHOGRAPHY

Don Dombrowski / Printmaking Studio
Wed 1/8-3/26
6:30-9 pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Drawing Basics or equivalent
$370 / Members: $350

Discover your drawings coming to life as reproducible prints. Students will begin with Pronto plate printing, one of the easiest and fastest printing processes. This course will also cover the more traditional lithographic media of aluminum plates and stones. Step-by-step instructions will take you through the basics of plate preparation and press operation. Enjoy drawing and printing your own image with the potential of creating an edition of your own prints.

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SCREENPRINTING T-SHIRTS AND FABRICS

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
Tue 2/18-3/25
6:30-9pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

Continue to expand your screenprinting skills! This class will focus on designing and printing graphics for t-shirts and other applications, using both single-colored and multicolored imagery. Students should know basic screenprinting techniques.

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SCREENPRINTING

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
(A) Tue 1/7-2/11
6:30-9 pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

Learn the basics of screen printing and develop your skills into multi-layer prints. Sessions include individualized instruction with plenty of work-time in the studio. Students can screenprint on paper or fabric to make their own prints, cards, posters or gifts. Bring drawings, photos, works-in-progress or ideas to the first class.

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SCREENPRINTING

Patrick Kinne / Printmaking Studio
(B) Tue 2/18-3/25
6:30-9 pm / 6 weeks
$195 / Members: $175

Learn the basics of screen printing and develop your skills into multi-layer prints. Sessions include individualized instruction with plenty of work-time in the studio. Students can screenprint on paper or fabric to make their own prints, cards, posters or gifts. Bring drawings, photos, works-in-progress or ideas to the first class.

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INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(A) Thu 1/9-3/27
1-3:30pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$370 / Members: $350

Develop printmaking skills while learning new processes for intaglio and relief. Students will learn new techniques for adding texture and value to their intaglio plates, experiment with wood matrices through reduction carving and mokulito (wood lithography), and learn multi-color printing and registration techniques. There will also be time for work on independent projects. Bring previous prints, work-in-progress, sketches, and ideas to the first class.

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INTERMEDIATE PRINTMAKING

Deborah Mattson / Printmaking Studio
(B) Thu 1/9-3/27
6:30-9pm / 12 weeks
Prerequisite: Beginning Printmaking
$370 / Members: $350

Develop printmaking skills while learning new processes for intaglio and relief. Students will learn new techniques for adding texture and value to their intaglio plates, experiment with wood matrices through reduction carving and mokulito (wood lithography), and learn multi-color printing and registration techniques. There will also be time for work on independent projects. Bring previous prints, work-in-progress, sketches, and ideas to the first class.

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